Another communion hymn

What a delight it is to find good hymns for the Lord's Table -- not just hymns about the atonement, but about this sacred and happy feast -- this sacrament of covenant re-stipulation (there's a word you don't see too often!). We used NETTLETON. The words have been updated. It sang well. Give it a look.


Abba, Father, We Approach You
"Abba Father" we approach you

  in our Savior's precious name

We your children here assembled 

  now your promised blessing claim
From our sins his blood has washed us, 

  now through him our souls draw nigh;
and your Spirit too has taught us 

  "Abba Father" thus to cry

Once as prodigals we wandered 

  in our folly far from you,
but your grace and mercy reaching 

  has redeemed us through and through
You have welcomed us as children, 

  kissed us with a Father's love
spread the festive board and called us 

  soon to dwell with you above

Clothed in garments of salvation 

  at this feast we take our place
we rejoice with you rejoicing 

  in the riches of your grace
"Come and dine," we hear you saying 

  as we view this table spread
"I have found my once lost children; 

  Now they live who once were dead!"

"Abba Father" all adore you, 

  joy resounds in heav'n above
while in us they learn the wonders 

  of your wisdom, grace and love
Soon before your throne assembled 

  all your children will proclaim
"Glory everlasting glory 

  be to God and to the Lamb!"

James G. Deck, 1841, Hymns for the Poor of the Flock / Public Domain